Sukhoi T-4 Sotka: the Soviet aircraft that aimed to reach Mach 3
Designed to fly at Mach 3, the Sukhoi T-4 pushed the limits of materials, fuel, and metallurgy with its titanium and stainless steel structure. Summary […]
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How much does a fighter jet flight cost today?
Find out the price of a fighter jet flight depending on the model (L-39, Fouga, MiG-29, etc.), the country, the duration, and the technical factors […]
Future Belgian fighter pilots will be trained exclusively on the F-35
Belgium is relying on the F-35 for all of its fighter pilot training, which is now being conducted in the United States at Luke AFB, […]
Dassault Aviation reaches the milestone of 300 Rafale aircraft produced
The 300th Rafale marks a key industrial and commercial milestone for Dassault Aviation and consolidates the French fighter jet’s position in the world’s air forces. […]
F-35 flight data: a strategic asset but a source of dependence on Washington
F-35s collect and share sensitive data with the United States, raising questions about confidentiality, sovereignty, and regional strategies. In summary The F-35 Lightning II fighter […]
Europe under pressure: Russian drones test NATO defenses
Following airport closures and site overflights, NATO is strengthening its C2 and C-UAS capabilities. Investigation into the maritime shadow and the allied response. Summary In […]
When NATO air chiefs redefine control of the skies
At Symposium 2024-II in Ramstein, NATO air chiefs focused on command and control, AI, and drones to strengthen deterrence and effectiveness In summary Gathered in […]
The Rafale maintains 75% availability thanks to effective integrated MCO.
With an availability rate of over 75%, the Rafale relies on modular maintenance and an efficient Dassault/Thales/Safran supply chain. In summary The Dassault Rafale stands […]
The Mirage F1’s Cyrano IV radar, the cornerstone of all-weather interception
Cyrano IV doubles the range of Cyrano II, adding monopulse radar, MTI, and terrain following. Focus on the Mirage F1, the Cyrano IVM-R variant, and […]
The adoption of the AI-25TL turbofan on the L-39 revolutionized flight training
The L-39 adopts the Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan: 30% less fuel consumption, 15 dB less noise, endurance increased to 3.8 hours, and better performance at low […]